Beginner
Platform requirements:
Low, stable platform
At least as wide as the distance between the dog’s back feet
At least as long as the dog’s body length (i.e., distance between front and back feet when standing); use a longer platform in the beginning
No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height
Exercise:
Have dog stand square on the platform
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to step onto the platform
Mark + treat when dog has all four feet on the platform
Encourage square stand
Progression options:
Increase duration
Add incline/decline